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Exploring the Mystique of the Amazon Jungle: Nature’s Greatest Treasure
The Amazon Jungle, often called the "lungs of the Earth," is an extraordinary natural wonder that captivates adventurers, scientists, and conservationists alike. Spanning over 6.7 million square kilometers and spread across nine countries, it is the world’s largest tropical rainforest and a vital component of our planet’s ecosystem. Its unmatched biodiversity and ecological significance make the Amazon a treasure worth exploring and protecting.
By Ryan Hill about a year ago in Photography
A Resolution
For few years now I have been a member of vocal media. As of this very moment, per my profile, I have 555 “stories” here. Of course, in a few minutes when this is posted, that will tick over to 556. I am quite enamored of that fact, to be honest. Still, until yesterday I was using a profile pic of myself from 1985. Said photo is show below:
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Photography
Occupy Havana
In 2017, my husband and I visited Cuba during the small window of time when the Obama administration allowed travel to this island nation. We were on a cultural/educational visit which allowed us to use a pre-approved tourist group to see the sights in Havana. Pre-approved by the government, of course, headed by Raul Castro at the time, brother of Fidel. Still very much a socialist nation with a communist constitution, very few people without family there have been able to visit freely since the early 1960s due to its relationship with USSR/Russia.
By Barb Dukemanabout a year ago in Photography
The Pounds' Sterling. Top Story - January 2025.
This is the last picture I took of my mom before the doctors started playing Mrs. Potato Head with her through brain surgeries and radiation that killed everything except, her. That’s why it's on my childless cat lady fridge as one of my favorite moments, even though we had many, many favorite moments since that picture.
By Courtney Poundsabout a year ago in Photography
The Impromptu Road Trip. Honorable Mention in Through the Lens Challenge.
It wasn't my idea; I was just the driver. A friend reached out asking for help with a childhood friend of hers. The childhood friend, we'll call her Valerie, was stuck in South Dakota with no ID, no car, and nobody near to help. She had escaped a situation of sexual exploitation and was trying to make her way home to Michigan.
By kpabout a year ago in Photography
Take a hike!. Top Story - January 2025.
A few brief years ago our merry group set off to climb a ‘mountain’. Tabletop Mountain — in S.E. Queensland — is no Everest, but it was challenge enough for us. Spring’s searing sun was already high when we abandoned our cars at its base. As the track was neither marked nor maintained, we were grateful to a chirpy, fit teenager climbing with us. Having completed the hike on a previous occasion, she agilely scampered up the incline, calling encouragement down to us. We would have been clueless without her guidance.
By Angie the Archivist 📚🪶about a year ago in Photography
Whisper of the Snow Peaks. AI-Generated.
Discovering freedom amidst the unyielding beauty of snowy mountains. The sky stretched endlessly above, a canvas painted in soft hues of blue and white. Beneath it lay an untouched kingdom, where snow-laden peaks glistened under the sun’s gentle gaze. The jagged mountains seemed timeless, whispering secrets from ancient days through icy winds that roared between their ridges.
By Ahmed soomroabout a year ago in Photography
My Little Dove
This is what memories look like. These are the reasons we loved her. This is what we have left. I compiled these photos from all I could find of her. I'm sure there are others hidden away in some boxes and scrapbooks. But I was in a time crunch, preparing for this arrangement. This symbolized the story of her life and the love she had for her family. Oh, how she loved us!
By Shirley Belkabout a year ago in Photography
It's Just a Selfie. Runner-Up in Through the Lens Challenge. Content Warning.
It's just a selfie. A vein, shallow representation of myself. Me. Me. Me. I. I. I. That was the summer I left my ex-husband. The summer after I actually buckled down and lost some of the weight I’d been carrying around.
By L.K. Rolanabout a year ago in Photography
The Majesty of Jaguars: A Wildlife Icon
The Majesty of Jaguars: A Wildlife Icon The jaguar, one of the most iconic and elusive creatures of the animal kingdom, embodies the wild spirit of the rainforests and savannas it inhabits. As the third-largest cat in the world, following the tiger and the lion, the jaguar holds a special place in the hearts of wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists alike. This magnificent predator, known for its strength, agility, and striking beauty, has long been a symbol of power and mystery.
By Ryan Hill about a year ago in Photography
Top 10 Nature Photography: Capturing the Soul of the Earth
Nature Photography: Capturing the Soul of the Earth Nature photography is more than just pointing a camera at a scenic landscape; it’s about capturing the soul of the earth, the essence of a moment that can evoke emotion, inspire awe, and tell a story. In today’s fast-paced world, where people often overlook the beauty of their surroundings, nature photography serves as a gentle reminder of the wonders of the natural world.
By Ryan Hill about a year ago in Photography
